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J8 AAL

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,575 mi
Last recorded34,575 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 AAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 34,575 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 33,053 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall damage not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 30,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall is deteriorating 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished shoulders 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer rim is slightly damaged

Fail 15 Feb 2024 30,575 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall is deteriorating 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished shoulders 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer rim is slightly damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2023 27,865 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 27,865 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 24,926 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 22,747 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 19,450 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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J8 AAL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 45,611 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J8 AAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J8 AAL registered?

J8 AAL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 February 2017.

Is J8 AAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J8 AAL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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